ASPCA Arrests Queens Woman for Neglecting, Starving Yorkie

Today the ASPCA arrested Queens resident Grimilda Amil for allegedly neglecting and starving her three-year-old male Yorkshire terrier, who has been recovering under our care for nearly two months.

Amil brought her Yorkie, Hershey, to an ASPCA Mobile/Spay Neuter Clinic on June 27. Alarmed at Hershey’s condition, Clinic staff called our Humane Law Enforcement Agents, who quickly responded.

Amil relinquished ownership of Hershey to the ASPCA, and Agents transported the tiny dog to the ASPCA Animal Hospital.

There, veterinarians determined Hershey— whom they found to be emaciated, anemic and suffering from pressure sores—had been starved. At that time, Hershey weighed just 5.2 pounds. Today he weighs in at 10.1 pounds, a 94% increase!

Hershey is completing his recovery in a caring ASPCA foster home. When he’s ready, he’ll be made available for adoption.

Amil, 55, was charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. If convicted, she faces up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. She is due in Queens Criminal Court on October 4.

What is with New York? First is the story about the N.Y. woman that dragged her Yorkie behind her car and wore the pads off his feet & now this. I hope their is a good animal-loving judge out there to throw the book at these people.

I am tired of hearing horror stories. Please start telling us what happens to these individuals AFTER the arrest. Clearly, arresting people is not working, in the absence of demands for stricter sentances. What are you doing to change the laws? Please start telling us what happens AFTER the arrests.

We have a family of yorkies 7 to be exact. WITH 2 babies, These little ones are my world, this person? I can't even call her that, should have the book thrown at her. Yorkies are the most lovable little one's ever, they love you unconditionally and are your BEST FRIEND ALWAYS, no matter what.
THE COURTS NEED TO BE MORE AGGRESSIVE WITH THESE PEOPLE. NOT JUST A SLAP ON THE HAND, AND A FINE.
LET THEM FEEL THE PAIN THAT THESE LITTLE GUYS FEEL. THEY SHOULDN'T EVEN GIVE HER BREAD AND WATER.